Events

March 12 and 13, 2010
Breast Cancer Issues Conference,

OR Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland
E-mail: tmountain@komenoregon.org

Keynote Speaker:  Patricia A. Ganz, MD, Medical Oncologist, Cancer Prevention & Control Research, UCLA School of Public Health & School of Medicine.
Dr. Ganz co-authored
the 2005 report, “From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition.

Session I: Navigating a Breast Cancer Diagnosis at All Risk Levels
Session II: Improving Collaboration Within the Health Care Team

April 21, 2010
Free Webinar, The Body Toxic: What Consumers Should Know About the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things (Internet connection and phone line required), noon - 1 p.m. Use your own phone and computer. Call 503-418-4506 for call-in phone number.  Email: cwh@ohsu.edu, www.ohsuwomenshealth.com/community/bbag/index.html

Portland investigative journalist Nena Baker, author of The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemicals of Everyday Things Transform our Health and Wellbeing, will discuss health risks of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and how to limit exposures.

Learn how to avoid perfluorinated compounds in non-stick cookware and food packaging, phthalates in plastic, flame retardants in electronics and furniture, and bisphenol A in polycarbonate bottles and linings of food and beverage cans.

May 13, free documentary film, “No Family History: The Environmental Links to Breast Cancer,” discussion with director Sabrina McCormick, PhD, immediately following the film. 7 - 9 p.m.  (doors open at 6:30), Kaiser Permanente Town Hall, 3704 N. Interstate Ave., Portland OR. Ride the MAX Yellow line or park free on site. RSVP by May 7 to rachelsfriendsbcc@gmail.com  or call 503-774-4200.

May 22, Clara Jean Moving You Forward Walk and Health Expo,  
Esther Short Park, 301 W. 8th St in downtown Vancouver, WA.

5k & 10k races, family fun walk, stroller race, kids’ corner, survivors’ cafe, and workshops.
Help us fight breast cancer through education and empowerment.
503-810-9946.
www.clarajean.org

OHSU Cancer-related Classes. Call 503-494-4580.

Food for Life nutrition and cooking classes. Call Chelsea Lenge
 503-459-6473 or e-mail chelsealenge@gmail.com

·         Living Well With Cancer. Call Ivy Ingram at 503-494-4580.

·         FREE Yoga for women with cancer. Call Ivy Ingram at 503-494-4580

·         FREE Women's Writing Workshops. E-mail pommiers@ohsu.edu or call 503-494-5034.

·         Prostate Cancer Screening Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

·         Cancer Caregiver Support Group, Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Green Cleaning Classes at the Oregon Center for Environmental Health (OCEH)
Make your own non-toxic cleaners for kitchen and bath. $20 for non-OCEH members; $10 for members. Pre-payment required. Participants will leave with tips and techniques, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, and soft scrub. Information and sign up:  jason@oregon-health.org or 503-233-1510 ext. 201.